Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Dream Series 35mm T1.5 35mm
7Artisans
49 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | 7Artisans Dream Series 35mm T1.5 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
7Artisans Dream Series 35mm T1.5 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.122score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Dream Series 35mm T1.5 35mm0.204score per dollar
7Artisans Dream Series 35mm T1.5 35mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
